What's wrong with this menu?
PortaBella
Ocean Ave btwn Monte Verde & Lincoln
Carmel, CA 93921
Uber
MORE PHOTOS
more menus
Lunch Menu
Dinner Menu
Wine List
Lunch Menu
All of our ingredients are local and freshly picked. Corkage Fee $30
Appetizers and Soups
Roasted Corn and Crab Bisque
Brioche croutons and chives
- Cup $7.00
- Bowl $13.00
Portabella Cream of Mushroom Soup
drizzled with truffle oil and chives
- Cup $7.00
- Bowl $13.00
Hummus with Pita Bread
$9.00
Garbanzo bean dip, tahini, lemon, cumin, pine nuts, zatar
Jumbo Lobster Ravioli
$16.00
With tomato basil cream sauce
Prosciutto di Parma con Crostini
$15.00
Shaved parmigiano reggiano, extra virgin olive oil, arugula, grilled ciabatta bread
Beef Tenderloin Carpaccio
$15.00
truffle oil, extra virgin olive oil, shaved Parmesan, capers and arugula
Skewered Grilled Jumbo Prawns
$16.00
Marinated in olive oil, garlic, lemon, served with lemon herb aioli
Steamed Mussels au Vin Blanc
$17.00
garlic confit, shallots, parsley, thyme and butter served with homemade fries
Assiette de Fromage
$22.00
Assorted cheeses- Bleu d'Auvergne, Petit Basque, Chamembert le Chatelain, Local Goat Cheese Crottim Served with Cabernet onion jam and croutons
Salads
Classic Caesar Salad
$14.00
Croutons, shaved parmesan, anchovies
- Chicken Breast
- $7.00
- Salmon
- $12.00
- Prawns
- $12.00
Flambé Jumbo Shrimp Salad
$18.00
grapefruit wedges, avocado, cherry tomatoes, roasted pumpkin seeds, mixed greens, orange segments, honey tarragon vinaigrette
Tricolor Organic Baby Beet Salad
$15.00
raspberries, mixed greens, sunflower seeds, Roquefort blue cheese, tarragon vinaigrette
- Chicken Breast
- $7.00
- Salmon
- $12.00
- Prawns
- $12.00
Smoked Salmon with Pistachio Herb Goat Cheese Salad
$18.00
mixed greens, asparagus, orange wedges, honey tarragon vinaigrette
Sandwiches & Burgers
All of our sandwiches and burgers are served with our house salad or Homemade Fries
Avocado Chicken Sandwich
$16.00
Marinated chicken breasts, Swiss Cheese, tomato, Greens, Garlic Aioli, ciabatta
Croque Monsieur
$17.00
traditional French ham and Swiss cheese sandwich, baked to perfection
Vegetarian Croque Monsieur
$16.00
mixed wild mushroom, tomatoes and basil
Blue Cheese Burger
$17.00
Angus beef, Roquefort cheese, caramelized onions, greens and tomatoes
Avocado Mushroom Swiss Burger
$18.00
Angus beef, garlic aioli, greens and tomatoes
Entrées
Classic Wild Mushroom Risotto
$26.00
Wild mushrooms, Arborio rice, winter truffle, Parmigiano Reggiano
Grilled King Salmon
$27.00
Swiss chard, Yukon mashed potato, Beurre Blanc chive sauce
Oven Braised Short Ribs
$28.00
eight hours slow-cooked short ribs in a Merlot wine reduction, Mixed local mushrooms, Yukon mashed potato and seasonal vegetables
Lemon Dijon Garlic Chicken
$25.00
Roasted Mary's Organic Chicken Breast, Vegetables, Whole Grain Mustard lemon Sauce, golden Yukon mashed potatoes
Monterey Bay Sand Dabs Fish
$26.00
lemon caper sauce, seasonal vegetables, Yukon mashed potatoes
Fresh Tuscan Pappardelle al Pomodoro
$22.00
With sauteed wild mushrooms, artichoke hearts, English peas, basil in homemade marinara sauce
Pappardelle alla Bolognese
$26.00
traditional slow-cooked Italian tomato-meat sauce
Linguine ai Frutti di Mare
$31.00
Jumbo prawns, mussels, local calamari, lobster cream broth, basil, over fresh linguine
Appetizers, Soups, and Salads
Roasted Corn and Crab Bisque
Brioche croutons and chives
- Cup $7.00
- Bowl $13.00
Portabella Cream of Mushroom Soup
drizzled with truffle oil and chives
- Cup $7.00
- Bowl $13.00
Grilled Spanish Octopus
$18.00
served with heirloom potatoes, roasted bell pepper almond coulis
Beef Tenderloin Carpaccio
$16.00
Truffle oil, extra virgin olive oil, shaved Parmesan, capers, shallots and arugula
Jumbo Lobster Ravioli
$18.00
With tomato basil cream sauce
Prosciutto di Parma con Crostini
$17.00
Shaved parmigiano reggiano, extra virgin olive oil, arugula, grilled ciabatta bread
Hummus with Pita Bread
$9.00
garbanzo bean dip, tahini, lemon, cumin, pine nuts, zatar
Skewered Grilled Jumbo Prawns
$18.00
Marinated in olive oil, garlic, lemon, served with lemon herb aioli
Steamed Mussels au Vin Blanc
$19.00
garlic confit, shallots, parsley, thyme and butter served with grilled bread
Smoked Salmon and Goat Cheese Salad
$19.00
local mixed greens, asparagus, orange wedges, pistachio, honey tarragon vinaigrette
Classic Caesar Salad
$15.00
Croutons, shaved parmesan, anchovies
Tricolor Organic Baby Beet Salad
$16.00
raspberries, mixed greens, sunflower seeds, Roquefort blue cheese, tarragon vinaigrette
Assiette de Fromage
$24.00
assorted cheeses- Blue d'Auvergne, Petit Basque, Chamembert Le Chatelain, Local Goat Cheese Crottin Served with Cabernet onion jam and croutons
Entrées
Oven Braised Short Ribs
$32.00
eight hours slow-cooked short ribs in a Merlot wine reduction, Mixed local mushrooms, Yukon mashed potato and seasonal vegetables
Monterey Bay Sand Dabs
$28.00
lemon caper sauce, seasonal vegetables, Yukon mashed potatoes
Lemon Dijon Garlic Chicken
$28.00
Roasted Mary's Chicken Breast, Vegetables, Whole Grain Mustard Sauce, golden Yukon mashed potatoes
Classic Wild Mushroom Risotto
$28.00
Wild mushrooms, Arborio rice, winter truffle, Parmigiano Reggiano
Pasta alla Carbonara
$29.00
Pappardelle pasta with smoked apple-wood bacon, mushroom, nutmeg, cream reduction, and Parmesan cheese
Lamb Ossobuco
$32.00
Braised lamb shank, oven roasted in red wine with fennel, golden raisins, roasted almonds served over potato gratin
Pappardelle alla Bolognese
$29.00
traditional slow-cooked Italian tomato-meat sauce
Lamb Tenderloin
$36.00
Pan-Seared Loin, Roasted baby Potatoes, Vegetables, Cranberry Brandy Port sauce
Grilled King Salmon
$30.00
Swiss chard, Yukon Mashed Potato, Beurre Blanc chive sauce
Linguine ai Frutti di Mare
$34.00
Jumbo prawns, mussels, local calamari, lobster saffron broth, over fresh red bell linguine
Pan-Seared Sea Scallops
$36.00
Served with English pea risotto, grilled asparagus in orange cognac sauce
White Wines and Sparkling
Coastel Vine, Brut, California
Lunetta Prosecco, Italy (Split)
Nicolas Feuillatte, Champagne (Split)
Moet & Chandon Rose (Split)
Santa Cristina, Rose, Toscana, 2015
Chardonnay, Josh, California
Buena Vista, Chardonnay, Carneros, 2015
Sauvignon Blanc, Josh, California
Pinot Grigio, Ruffino, Italy
Bianchi, Sauvignon Blanc, Monterey
Red Wines
Pinot Noir, Meiomi, California
Pinot Noir, Carmel Road, Monterey
Malbec, Trapiche, Argentina
Merlot, Coastal Vine, California
Cabernet Sauvignon, Ravage, California
Cabernet Sauvignon, William Hill, California
Tempranillo, Protocolo, Spain
Zinfandel, Baron Herzog, Lodi
Chianti, Gabbiano, Italy
Sparkling Wines
Zardetto, Prosecco, Italy
Ruffino, Rose, Italy
Taittinger, Brut, Champagne, France (375ml)
Santa Margherita, Brut Rose, Italy
Luca Paretti, Rose Spumante, Italy
Piper-Heidsieck, Brut, Champagne
Veuve Clicquot, Brut Rose, Champagne
Dom Perignon, Champagne, 2006
Special Whites and Rose
Tenshan, Rhone Style White Blend, Central Coast, 2016
Mulderbosch, Chenin Blanc, South Africa
Riunite, Moscato d'Oro, Italy
Zaca Mesa, Viognier, Santa Ynez Valley, 2016
Kettmeir, Muller Thurgau, Italy, 2017
Feudo Maccari, Grillo, Italy, 2016
La Scolca, White Label, Italy, 2015
Feudi di San Gregorio, Falanghina, Italy, 2016
Guado al Tasso, Scalabrone, Rose, Italy, 2015
Pinot Grigio
Ruffino Lumina, 2018
Kettmeir, Alto Adige, Italy, 2016
Banfi, "San Angleo", Tuscany, 2017
Felluga, Italy, 2015
Sauvignon Blanc
Bianchi, Sauvignon Blanc, Monterey
Kim Crawford, New Zealand, 2017
Bernardus, Monterey, 2017
Sonoro, Italy, 2016
Cloudy Bay, New Zealand, 2017
Chateau de Sancerre, France, 2016
Chardonnay
Nobilo, New Zealand, 2016
Joullian, Monterey, 2015
J. Lohr, Monterey, 2017
The Calling, "Dutton Ranch", Russian River, 2017
Black Stallion, Napa Valley
Jordan, Russian River, 2015
Grgich Hills, Napa Valley, 2014
Rombauer, Carneros, 2017
Joseph Phelps, Freestone Vineyards, Sonoma, 2014
Latour, Chassagne Montrachet, France, 2011
Kistler, Russian River, 2016
Prieur J Beaune Greves, France, 2012
Gaja, Rossi-Bass, Langhe, Italy, 2013
Pinot Noir
Irony, Monterey, 2017
Metz Road, Riverview Vineyard, Monterey, 2016
Carmel Road, Drew's Blend, Monterey, 2014
Hahn, SLH, 2017
Petree Cellar, Napa, 2015
David Bruce, Sonoma, 2016
Domaine Serene, Yamhill Cuvee, Oregon, 2015
Belle Glos, Las Alturas, SLH, 2016
Clos de la Tech, Santa Cruz Mountains, 2012
Kistler, Russian River, 2015
Masut, Mendocino County, 2016
Merlot
Hahn, Central Coast, 2017
Rombauer, Carneros, 2015
Thorn, by "Prisoner" Oakville, 2014
Stags' Leap, Napa, 2015
Emmolo by "Caymus", Napa, 2015
Zinfandel
Saldo, California, 2016
Frog's Leap, Napa, 2016
Rodney Strong, "Knotty Vines" Sonoma, 2015
Saviez, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, 2015
Cabernet Sauvignon
William Hill, California, 2016
Brady, Paso Robles, 2016
Mount Veeder, Napa, 2016
Smith & Hook, Central Coast, 2016
Daou, Paso Robles, 2016
Groth, Oakville, 2014
Freemark Abbey, Oakville, 2014
Newton, "Unfiltered", Napa, 2015
Saviez, Napa Valley, 2009
Jordan, Alexander Valley, Sonoma, 2014
Lancaster, Alexander Valley, 2013
Stags' Leap, "Artemis", Napa, 2016
Grgich Hills, Napa, 2014
Joseph Phelps, Napa, 2015
Caymus, Napa, 2016
Rodney Strong, "Alexander's Crown, Sonoma, 2014
Silver Oak, Alexander Valley, 2014
Darioush, "Signature" Napa, 2015
Chateau Montelena, Napa Valley, 2016
Caymus, Special Selection, Napa, 2014
Cardinale, Napa, 2014
Red Blends
Hahn, GSM, Central Coast, 2016
Domaine de la Janasse, Cotes-du-Rhone, France, 2013
Zaca Mesa, Syrah, Santa Ynez Valley, 2014
The Prisoner, Napa, 2017
Neyers, Left Bank Red, (50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Merlot) Napa, 2016
Chateau la Nerthe, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, France, 2014
Justin, Isosceles, Paso Robles, 2015
Lynch Bages, Echo, France, 2014
Papillon, Red Blend by Orin Swift, Napa, 2015
Opus One, Overture, Napa, NV
Inglenook, "Rubicon", Napa, 2012
Joseph Phelps, Insignia, Napa, 2014
Opus One, Napa, 2014
Chateau Haut-Brion, Premier Grand Cru, Bordeaux, 2001
Cheateau Margaux, Premier Grand Cru, Bordeaux, 2008
Special Reds
Protocolo, Tempranillo, Spain, 2016
Monograph, Agiorgitko, Greece, 2016
Chateau Ksara, Lebanon, 2012 (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot)
Chateau Musar, "Jeune" Lebanon, 2015 (Cinsault, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon)
Chateau Musar, Lebanon, 2007 (Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, Carignan)
A.A Badenhorst, Rhone Blend, South Africa, 2014
Le Dix de Los Vascos, "Barons de Rothschild" Red Blend, Chile, 2012
Arinzano, la Casona, Tempranillo, Spain, 2008
Italian Reds
Zenato, Valpolicella, DOC, 2015
Prunotto, Nebbiolo d'Alba, DOC, 2015
Gabbiano, Chianti Classico, RSV, DOCG, 2013
Querciabella, Chianti Classico, DOCG, 2014
Ada Nada, Barbaresco, DOCG, 2015
Philip Mazzei, Cabernet Sauvignon, IGT, 2012
Gaja, Brunello di Montalcino, DOCG, 2013
Travaglini, Nebbiolo, DOCG, 2017
Antinori, Guado al Tasso, DOC, 2011
Antinori, Tignanello, IGT, 2013
Gaja, Ca Ca Marcanda, DOC, 2013
Gaja, Barbaresco, DOCG, 2014
Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Masseto, IGT, 2009
Red
Elouan, Pinot Noir, Oregon
Stags' Leap, Cabernet Sauvignon "Artemis", Napa, 2014
Darioush, Cabernet Sauvignon Napa, 2013
Damilano, Barolo, 2013, DOCG, Italy
Clos de L'Orantoire, Chateauneuf-du-Papa, 2014
Zenato, Amarone, DOCG, Italy, 2013
Gaja, Ca, Marcanda, Magari, DOC, Italy, 2014
Sassicaia, Tenuta San Guido, Bolgheri, 2013
Beer
Ayinger Brau Weisse, German
Warsteiner, Pilsner, Germany
Chimay, Rsv Blue Dark Ale, Belgium
Anderson Valley Brewing, Boont Amber
Orval Trappist Ale, Belgium
Allagash, White Beer, Maine
Sam Smith, India Pale Ale, England
Erdinger, Non-Alcoholic, Germany
Almaza, Pilsner, Lebanon
Primator, Lager, Czech Republic
Zeos, Black Lager, Greece
Carmel Valley, Blonde Ale
Zywiec, Porter, Poland
Browse Nearby
General Info
Cuisine
Italian
Meals
Lunch
Dinner
Hours
Monday:
11:30am - 10:00pm
Tuesday:
11:30am - 10:00pm
Wednesday:
11:30am - 10:00pm
Thursday:
11:30am - 10:00pm
Friday:
11:30am - 10:30pm
Saturday:
11:30am - 10:30pm
Sunday:
11:30am - 10:00pm
About Us
In Italian, PortaBella means beautiful door.
In Carmel, it's a threshold well worth crossing.
During the day, passerby on Ocean Avenue are lured in by the sight of diners happily engaged in food and conversation on the picturesque flagstone patio. At night, heady aromas and laughter waft innocuously out the famed front door each time it is opened.
Once inside, you're instantly transported to the sun countries of the Mediterranean with "La Cuisine du Soleil."